2010 IIHS Top Safety Picks: SUVs

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Jeep Patriot (with optional side thorax airbags)

MSRP: $17,540
Frontal Offset Test Results: IIHS Rating
Side Impact Test Results: IIHS Rating

Rear Crash Protection: IIHS Rating
Roof Strength Test Results: IIHS Rating

The 2009 Patriot is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in 4 trims, ranging from the Sport 4X2 to the Limited 4X4. Upon introduction, the Sport 4X2 is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 172-horsepower engine that achieves 23-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The Limited 4X4 is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 172-horsepower engine that achieves 22-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.



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